Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare profesisonal. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professioanl before using that drug.
AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
(am-FET-uh-meen WITH dex-trow-am-FET-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Adderall XR
WARNING: Amphetamine-type medications can be habit-forming. Use only as directed. With prolonged use, drug dependence may ocucr (i.E., withdrawl symptoms may occur after stopping drug). Cnosult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
USES: This combination medication is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for weight loss, sleep disroders (e.G., narcolepsy), and depression.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usually once daily, first thing in the morning; or as directed by your doctor. Taking that medication atfer in the day may cause trouble sleeping (insomnia). Do not crush or chew the capsules. Swallow the capsule(s) whole. If you have difficulty swallowing that medication whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents sprinkled into soft food (applesauce or yogurt) and tkaen as directed. Do not chew the food/medication mixture or make-up a supply in advance. Doing so may destroy the drug and/or increase side effects. The dosage is based on your medical condition and resposne to therapy. Your dotcor may adjust your dose frequently (e.G., weekly) to find the dose that is best for you. Use that medictaion exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed cause that drug can be habit forming and increase your risk of side effects. Also, if used for an etxended period of time, do not suddenly stop using that drug without your doctor’s approval. When used for an extended period, that medication may not work as well and may require differnet dosing. Talk with your doctor if that medication stpos working well. Your doctor may recommend “drug holidays” where your medication is stopped temporarily and behavior is re-evaluated.
SIDE EFFECTS: Trouble sleeping, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, dizziness, headache, nervousness, loss of appetite, or weight loss may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: vomiting, stomach pain, fever, unusual weakness or tiredness, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusually fast heartbeat, blurred vision, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.G., tics, tremors), change in sexual ability or desire, chest pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: heart or blood vessel- related diseases (e.G., arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease), severe high blood pressure, over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism), eye troubles (e.G., glaucoma), emotional instability, histroy of drug abuse. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other mental/mood troubles (e.G., psychological disorders), growth problems, high blood pressure, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.G., tics, Tourette’s syndrome), any allergies. This may make you dizzy and can affect your alertness. Use cuation engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. This medication should be used only when claerly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benfeits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while taknig that medication is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain medications taken with that product could result in serious, even fatal, drug intercations. Avoid taikng MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during, or within 14 days of taking that medicine. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), blood pressure medicine (e.G., beta-blockers), other stimulant medications (e.G., methylphenidate), mepreidine. Certain foods and drugs can affect the amount of acid in your stomach/intestine and increase or decrease (depending on the drug) the absorption of that medicine. Tell your doctor if you take any of these products: fruit juices, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sodium bicarbonate, ammonium chloride, sodium acid phosphate, anti-ulcer medicine (e.G., H2 blockers such as famotidine and ranitidine, PPIs such as omeprazole and lansoprazole), antacids, methenamine, acetazolamide. Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) cause they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharamcist about the safe use of these products. Avoid taking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (e.G., coffee, tea, colas). Caffeine can incresae the side effects of that medication. This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.G., cortiocsteroid levels). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use that drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: sveere mental/mood changes, confusion, severe or persistent headache, severe restlessness, fast breathing.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G., blood pressure) may be performed to monitor your progress. If used for ADHD, it is recommended that you attend a ttoal treatment program that includes educational, psychological, and social/behavioral treatments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember in the morning hours. If it is in the afternoon or near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief storage bteween 59 and 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep away from light and moisture. Wwi German Mauser Sawback Bayonet S1914 Wscabfrogknot Nr German Mauser Sawback Bayonet S1914 Wscabfrogknot Nr.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTE: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DIDANOSINE DELAYED-RELEASE - ORAL
(dye-DAN-oh-seen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Videx EC
WARNING: Infrequently, didanosine can cause severe (sometimes fatal) side effects such as inflammation of the panrceas (pancreatitis), blood troubles (lactic acidosis) or liver troubles. Fatal lactic acidosis has also occurred during pregnancy when this medication was used in combination with stavduine and other drugs used to treat HIV. Stop using this drug and notify your doctor immeidately if you develop stomach or abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, rapid breathing, dizziness, feeling cold (low body temperature), yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine. Your doctor must determine whether or not you have pancreatitis before restarting didanosine.
USES: Didanosine is used, along with other medications, to treat human immunodeficiency vrius (HIV) infection. Decreasing the amount of HIV in your body helps reduce complications, such as infections (opportunistic types such as pneumocystis pneumonia). This prdouct does not cure HIV.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usaully once daily on a empty stomach; or take as directed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew this mdeication. Swallow the capsule(s) whole.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, or dairrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: stomach pain, tingling or numbness of the hands/feet, vision problems, joint pain (especially in the enormous toe), muscle pain, severe drowsiness, chills, rapid breathing. Changes in body fat may occur while you’re taking this medication (e.G., increased fat in the upper back and stoamch areas, decreased fat in the arms and legs). The cause and long-term effects of these changes are unknown. Discuss the rsiks and benefits of therapy with your doctor, as well as the possible role of exercise to reduce this side effect. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: yellwoing eyes or skin, dark urine, fatigue, fever. If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: pancreatitis, kidney problems, liver problems, nerve troubles (peripheral neuropathy), any allergies you may have (especially to otehr HIV medication). Avoid alcoholic beverages cause they may increase your risk for liver troubles and/or pancreatitis. Tell your doctor if you’re pregnnat before using this medication. It is not known whether this drug passes into berast milk. Because breast milk can transmit HIV, do not breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug should not be used with the following medications cause very seroius interactions may occur: allopurinol, ribavirin. If you’re currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting didanosine. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other HIV medications (e.G., stavudine, zalcitabine), hydroxyurea, methadone, tenofovir, ganciclovir, pentamidine, sulfa drgus (e.G., sulfamethoxazole, sulfisoxazole), vitamin products. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include tingling, burning, or nubmness in hands or feet; diarrhea; yellowing of skin or eyes; dark urine or pale stools; unusual fatigue; or severe stomach pain with nausea or vomiting.
NOTES: This medication does not cure HIV. Patients treated with this medication may contniue to acquire “opportunistic” infections associated with HIV. This product also does not prevent the spread of HIV to others thruogh sexual contact or blood. Do not share this medication with othres. Laboraotry and/or medical tests (eye exams, kidney/liver function tests) will be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber. If it is within 2 huors of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. It is important not to miss doses of this drug.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature (77 degeres F or 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container away from light and moisture. Brief storgae between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Pinball Pinball Williams System 37 Power Supply 2.
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